Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-04-14

third.
Rev. D. s. McHenry, of Santa Ana the
Moderator's alternate, preached the open
ing sermon from Romans i, IS.
Rev. w. W. Gordon, of Fresno, was
elected Moderator for the ensuing year and
Rev. Thomas B. Stewart of the Second
Presbyterian Church of this city Stated
Clerk.
Ministers and Elders were in attendance
from Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Fresno,
Salinas, San Jose and this city. The Pres
bytery includes the entire State of Califor-
mia.
White Child Rescued from Chinese.
SAN Francisco, April 13th.-Secl etary
Nathaniel Hunter. of the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Children, became
possessed of the knowledge that a white
child was in the possession of Chine e
woman residing on Virginia place, and
yesterday he rescued the waif. He was in
formed by the woman that the child was
placed III her charge few weeks ago by
Chinese woman who had since departed for
China. The girl, who is about three years
of age, was placed under the protection of
the Ladies Protection and Relief Society.
During the past year Mr.. Hunter has res
ctIed nearly thirty white children under
similar circumstances some of whom have
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cared for in public institutions.
The Fruit Growers Meeting.
RIVERSIDE, April 13th.-Last evening
was spent by the Horticulturists in in
specting the fruit exhibit and process of
packing fruit, which was demonstrated by
w. T. Earl also, the American fruit
grader, exhibited by Gratz Brown, of
Riverside.
To-day was nearly all devoted to dis
cussion on the latest methods of destroy
ing insects and pests, by Messrs. Klees,
Wilcox, Blanchard, Black, Holt and others,
after which the process of cold storage for
the preparation of fruit for shipment to
long distances was inspected. All agree
that by its use our California oranges can
be safely shipped to any part of the world.
all of which will be published in full in
due time by the State Agricultural Society.
knight Templsr Reception.
MARYsvILLE, April 13th.-Last evening
Marysville Commandery, No. Z, gave
musicale and reception at the Masonic
Temple, which was one of the most bril-
liant of the kind that has been witnessed
here for number Of years. The toilets of
the ladies, all prepared for the occasion,
were most exquisite. The greater portion
of the gentlemen were in full evening
dress. The decorations were very pretty,
and so arranged as to lend charming ap
pearance to the handsome hall.
Merced Items.
MERGED, April 13th.-The case of Alvin
]. Dowst, for assault with deadly weapon,
was examined before Justice Robinson to-
day and the accused held for trial in bonds
of $4,000.
George scroggin, for robbery, was also
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for grand larceny.
Old Sonoma Awaking.
SoNoMA, April 13th.-Sonoma's boom
commenced tonight. The grand enter
tainment at Union Hall was largely at
tended. The proceeds are to go to the i'm
provement ofthe plaza Already 200 trees
have beeu planted and about $400 expend-
ed. The town is looking up. Several
buildings are in process Of erection.
Fire at Eureka.
EUREKA, April 13th.-A fire broke out
this afternoon in H. A. Marks laundry,
from the upsetting of a kettle of asphaltum
from stove. The building and contents
were consumed. Loss, $4,000; insurance.
81, ,750 Several other persons suffered
small losses.
o'Brien Acquitted.
SAN FRANCIsco, April 18th. O'Brien,
ex-Assistant Secretary of the Harbor Com
missioners, was this afternoon acquitted of
the charge brought against him in connec-
ton with the harbor frauds.
Fire at the Bay.
SAN Francisco, April 13th-A fire this
afternoon destroyed Alexander Jdnsens
mattress factory and the adjoining build
ing. corner of Nineteenth street and Treat
avenue. Loss, $1,000; insurance not
known.
Nearly a Fatal Accident.
ANDERSON, April l3th.-The little son of
George Silvy was struck by a glancing ak
in the hands of one McCray, which came
near seyering the jugular vein. A cash
was cut in the back of his neck. He was
brought TO town and the wound sewed up
by physician. He is doing well.
A Brutal Husbands Sentence.
SAN JOSE, April 13th.-Edward Hanley,
convicted of assault to murder his wife,
was to-day sentenced by Judge Belden to
seven years at San Quentin.
Weather Reports.
REDDING, April 18th. We have had
light warm showers during the day, and
quite heavy just before sundown. Vegeta-
ton of all kinds is growing rapidly.
MERGED, April 13th-Light sprinkles of
rain have fallen throughout the afternoon,
and tonight it is raining steadily.
Weather Indications.
SAN FRANcIsco, April 13th-[Special. J.
The weather indications for the twenty
four hours commencing at A A. NJ, on
April 18th, for California, are Scattered
rains.
EEyADA.
Arbor Day Celebrated by Carson City